The reading, which triggered tears at the packed-out ceremony at St George’s Chapel today, was the only reading at the wedding and was a speech from an extract of the King of Solomon.

The 61-year-old’s words referenced strength, love and power while her voice echoed over the congregation of around 600.

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The memory of Diana influenced aspects of the service at Windsor Castle

Prince Harry’s aunt defiantly read: “My beloved speaks and says to me: ‘Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away; for now the winter is past, the rain is over and gone’.

“Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is as strong as death, passion fierce as the grave.”

Ahead of the wedding, Kensington Palace said in a statement: “Prince Harry and Ms Markle both feel honoured that Lady Jane will be representing her family and helping to celebrate the memory of the late Princess on the wedding day.”

The newlyweds also had the congregation sing, Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer, which was sung at Princess Diana's funeral in 1997.

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Princess Diana was known as 'the people’s Princess' for her special bond with the public

Princess Diana was known as “the people’s Princess” for her special bond with the public and the world will be scrutinising Meghan in the coming years to see if she manages to replicate such a relationship.

When Prince Harry gave a TV interview announcing his engagement to the Suits actress, he said that his late mum “would be over the moon, jumping up and down” for him and she would have become best friends with Meghan.

The sixth-in-line to the throne included two diamonds from his late mother’s own jewellery collection in Meghan’s engagement ring, which he designed himself.